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Step into the world of Korean webtoons and discover how stories travel beyond the screen! Join us at the Korean Cultural Centre for the opening reception of WEBTOON: Expanding Connections, a pop-culture exhibition exploring the evolution of Korean comics into webtoons and their growing influence across today’s K-content landscape. From the printed page to the infinite scroll, the exhibition looks at how Korea’s distinctive digital storytelling culture has developed alongside technology, music, and youth culture. With a special focus on the connection between webtoons and hip-hop, discover how different creative forms come together to build new stories, audiences, and connections around the world. The opening evening will feature a special hip-hop performance, an exhibition tour, and a Korean food reception. Come experience where comics, music, and Korean pop culture meet! DATE 1 September 2026 TIME 5PM VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/hjzK5cn25XUHFnx28 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Join us for a special collaborative screening as K-Cinema Club teams up with Open Window Horror Club to present Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018), one of Korea's standout modern horror films. Inspired by the urban legends surrounding Korea's abandoned Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital, the film turns one of the country's most infamous haunted locations into a terrifying found-footage experience. The real hospital even gained international attention after being featured on CNN Travel's list of the "7 Freakiest Places on the Planet," adding to the chilling reputation behind the film. Grab some popcorn, enjoy the film, and stick around afterwards to chat all things horror with fellow horror fans. We look forward to sharing a fun evening of scares, conversation, and Korean cinema with you! Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum | 2018 | 1h 34m A team of online horror streamers enters the abandoned Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital to broadcast a live ghost hunt. As they venture deeper into the building in search of terrifying encounters, the line between performance and reality begins to disappear. DATE Thursday, 23 July 2026 TIME 7PM Come a bit early to grab some free popcorn and a drink! 🍿🥤 The screening starts right at 7 PM, so don’t be late! ⏰ VENUE Open Window AV Auditorium (📍 Address: 1297 John Vorster Dr, Southdowns, Centurion) ADMISSION Free For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Join us this Women's Month for a special edition of K-Cinema Club as we present The World of Love (2025), one of Korea's most acclaimed films of the year. Internationally acclaimed at major film festivals and praised by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho as "a masterpiece," The World of Love is a deeply moving coming-of-age drama that explores the lasting impact of trauma through a sensitive and emotionally powerful story of resilience, friendship, and hope. Following the screening, stay for a special panel discussion with experts exploring the film's themes of gender-based violence, trauma, healing, and recovery. The World of Love | 2025 | 1h 59m High school student Jooin appears to be living an ordinary teenage life, but unexpected events begin to challenge her sense of self and the world around her. Tenderly observed and emotionally resonant, The World of Love is a powerful story of friendship, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to move forward. DATE Wednesday, 5 August 2026 TIME • 5 PM – Welcome Reception 🍕🍷 • 6 PM – Film Screening & Panel Discussion 🎬 Join us from 5 PM for complimentary pizza and drinks before the screening. The film starts promptly at 6 PM, followed by a discussion with experts on gender-based violence. VENUE The Bioscope (📍 Address: 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://thebioscope.co.za/ *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Experience the beauty of Korean tradition through dance, music, and cuisine at this special cultural afternoon at the Korean Cultural Centre. Following two weeks of dedicated training, participants of our Traditional Korean Fan Dance Workshop will present a showcase celebrating the elegance, harmony, and artistry of Buchaechum, one of Korea's most iconic traditional dances. The programme will also feature a special performance of Taepyeongmu by Master Kim Tae-eun of the National Gugak Center. Recognised as one of Korea's most celebrated traditional dances, Taepyeongmu is admired for its graceful movements, exquisite costume, and rich cultural significance as a dance expressing wishes for peace and prosperity. Complete the experience by enjoying a selection of authentic Korean cuisine and discover how Korea's performing arts and culinary traditions come together in a celebration of culture. DATE Saturday, 18 July 2026 TIME 14:00–16:00 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/C7Sk5Z7sB2gux2vw8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Three Arresting Performances. Three Unsettling Questions. Three award-winning performances confronting grief, love, and belonging — and the questions that follow. K-Cinema Club returns this May! Join us for a new series of films led by three powerful performances that stay long after the credits roll. In this edition of K-Cinema Club, Actors in Question brings together three award-winning performances shaped by questions that linger. From grief and faith, to love and self-reflection, to the fragile making of family, these films move beyond narrative to confront questions that resist easy answers. Each performance does more than inhabit a character — it draws us into moments where feeling, belief, and belonging are tested, and where we are left to consider what remains. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in these powerful performances — and the questions they leave you with. Secret Sunshine | 2007 | 2h 22m Can faith offer refuge in the face of utter devastation? Who can be forgiven, and redeemed? After her husband’s death, Shin-ae moves with her young son to his hometown of Miryang, hoping to begin a new life. As she struggles to settle into an unfamiliar and quietly isolating environment, an unexpected tragedy upends everything, pushing her toward faith and forcing her to confront its limits. On the Beach at Night Alone | 2017 | 1h 41m What becomes clear after love passes, leaving us alone? Following a relationship with a married man, actress Younghee steps away from her life and travels abroad. Spending her days in quiet reflection by the sea, she revisits the past, questioning her emotions and the choices that led her there. Broker | 2022 | 2h 9m Who is granted the right to claim a place in a family? One night, a young mother leaves her baby at a church-run drop box. The child is taken in by two men operating an informal adoption network, who set out to find him a new family, setting off a journey that brings together a group of strangers with their own reasons for being there. DATES   • Secret Sunshine (2007): Thursday, 14 May 2026   • On the Beach at Night Alone (2017): Thursday, 21 May 2026   • Broker (2022): Thursday, 28 May 2026 TIME 6PM Come a bit early to grab some free popcorn and a drink! 🍿🥤 The screening starts right at 6 PM, so don’t be late! ⏰ VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://linktr.ee/KCCSA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Join us for the opening reception of YOONSEUL, an evening marking the meeting of two landscapes through photography. YOONSEUL (윤슬), meaning “shimmering light dancing on the water's surface,” reflects moments that pass quickly yet leave a lasting impression. In this exhibition, Hyoung-Sik Jin presents a deeply personal visual journey shaped over the course of a year, moving between South Korea and South Africa. Through his photographic works, the artist captures landscapes not as they are typically seen, but as they are felt. Light becomes more than illumination. It becomes memory, presence, and quiet resilience. Like reflections on water or traces left on the surface of a life marked by time, these images invite viewers to pause and reconsider what is often overlooked. This exhibition is not merely about scenery. It is about perspective. It opens a space for dialogue between two distant yet unexpectedly connected lands, offering a meaningful opportunity for artistic exchange between Korea and South Africa. Hyoung-Sik Jin Hyoung-Sik Jin is a contemporary photographer known for his thoughtful exploration of light, time, and landscape. His work captures quiet, often overlooked moments, transforming them into reflections of memory and emotion. He has received multiple awards, including recognition in the Korean Air Photo Contest and the Hyundai Photography Competition, where he was selected among the “50 Photographers of the Year.” With a series of solo and group exhibitions across South Korea, his work continues to shape a distinctive visual language grounded in subtlety and depth. DATE 8 May 2026 TIME 5PM VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/RTcCsXPiB5vpbu5B8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Craving some of Korea’s favourite street food and party dishes? K-Food Academy returns this September with four hands-on classes featuring Korean favourites made for sharing! From spicy tteokbokki (rice cakes) paired with crispy gimmari (fried seaweed rolls), to freshly rolled gimbap, colourful japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and comforting janchiguksu (banquet noodles), each class introduces a different taste of Korea’s vibrant food culture. Choose your favourite class, get hands-on in the kitchen, and learn how to recreate these much-loved Korean dishes at home! PROGRAMME   • 2 September: Tteokbokki & Gimmari (Spicy Rice Cakes & Fried Seaweed Rolls)   • 16 September: Gimbap & Kkoma Gimbap (Korean Rice Rolls & Mini Rice Rolls)   • 9 September: Janchiguksu (Korean Banquet Noodles)   • 30 September: Japchae & Bibim Japchae (Stir-Fried & Spicy Mixed Glass Noodles) TIME 10:00–13:00 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/i6egrWQKWwqghWma7 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of Korean traditional arts! Join us at the Korean Cultural Centre for an eight-week hands-on journey into two distinctive Korean crafts: Dancheong (traditional decorative colouring on wood) and Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl lacquerware). Choose one course and explore the techniques, cultural significance, and artistic traditions behind each craft while creating your own work throughout the programme. From the vibrant colours and patterns of Dancheong to the delicate brilliance of mother-of-pearl in Najeonchilgi, the courses offer a creative way to experience Korea’s rich artistic heritage firsthand. Led by Youngju PARK from the King Sejong Institute, each course is open to all skill levels, with materials provided. Participants must attend all eight sessions to complete the course and fully enjoy the creative process. COURSES Dancheong – Traditional Decorative Colouring   • Dates: Mondays, 7 September – 26 October 2026   • Time: 09:30–11:30 or 13:30–15:30 Najeonchilgi – Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware   • Dates: Wednesdays, 9 September – 28 October 2026   • Time: 09:30–11:30 or 13:30–15:30 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/hU9uK5PGVQzmxwkd8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Looking for a fun way to stay active? Korean Beat Fitness is back for Term 2! Combining energetic Korean music with easy-to-follow aerobic exercise, Korean Beat Fitness offers an enjoyable way to get moving, relieve stress, improve flexibility, and build your fitness. With upbeat routines and a welcoming atmosphere, the programme is open to all fitness levels, so no previous experience is needed. Join us at KCCSA and keep moving to the beat this Term 2! DATES Fridays, 4 September – 2 October 2026 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) AGE 13 years and above CLASS SCHEDULE   • Class A: 14:00-15:00   • Class B: 15:00-16:00 FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/YwYTEMuNAqAqNCw59 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Love K-pop? Come dance with us! Learn the choreos, sharpen your skills, and bring the stage energy every week at KCC. DATES 18 August – 14 November 2026 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) AGE 13 years and above CLASS SCHEDULE   • Boy Group Choreography Intermediate Class: Tuesdays, 2PM–3PM   • Boy Group Choreography Advanced Class: Tuesdays, 3PM–4:30PM   • Girl Group Choreography Intermediate Class: Thursdays, 2PM–3PM   • Girl Group Choreography Advanced Class: Thursdays, 3PM–4:30PM COST Free REGISTRATION https://sites.google.com/view/2026-kcc-kpop-1st-term/home *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Taekwondo classes return to the Korean Cultural Centre for Term 2 of 2026! Discover Taekwondo, Korea's traditional martial art celebrated for its dynamic kicks, disciplined training, and enduring values. Through regular practice, participants develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while embracing the principles at the heart of Taekwondo, including respect, perseverance, self-control, and integrity. Whether you're taking your very first class or continuing your journey, this programme offers a welcoming environment to build both physical skills and personal discipline. DATES 3 August – 25 November 2026 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) LEVEL All levels AGE 13 years and above CLASS SCHEDULE (Choose one class only)   • Mondays, 14:30–16:00   • Wednesdays, 14:30–16:00 FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/M1EXps29m2hYpMHe8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Ready to take the next step in your Korean language journey? The King Sejong Institute Korean Language Classes return for Term 2 of 2026 at the Korean Cultural Centre, offering free, structured Korean language education from beginner to intermediate levels. Designed to build practical communication skills, the programme develops your speaking, listening, reading, and writing while strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and confidence in using Korean in everyday situations. Whether you're just beginning with Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, or continuing to higher levels, you'll learn in a supportive classroom environment with experienced instructors. DATES 3 August – 13 November 2026 VENUE Korean Cultural Centre (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) AGE 16 years and above CLASS SCHEDULE   • Level 1A (1): Monday & Wednesday | 14:00–16:00   • Level 1A (2): Tuesday & Thursday | 14:00–16:00   • Level 1B (1): Monday & Wednesday | 09:00–11:00   • Level 1B (2): Tuesday & Thursday | 14:00–16:00   • Level 2A: Tuesday & Thursday | 09:00–11:00   • Level 3B: Tuesday & Thursday | 09:00–11:00 FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/hvZdaAevnFr6gHut8 *required The King Sejong Institute (KSI) is a Korean government–supported global network dedicated to teaching the Korean language and sharing Korean culture around the world. For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Experience the joy of one of Korea’s most beloved traditional folk dances in Cape Town! Join us at the Artscape Theatre Centre for a special Ganggangsullae workshop, where participants will learn the movements and traditions behind this communal Korean circle dance. Traditionally performed under the full moon, Ganggangsullae brings people together through singing, dancing, and movement, celebrating a spirit of unity, harmony, and togetherness. Come join the circle and experience this unique part of Korea’s cultural heritage through dance! GANGGANGSULLAE Ganggangsullae (강강술래) is a traditional Korean folk dance in which women join hands in a circle, singing and dancing together. Traditionally associated with the full moon and seasonal celebrations, the dance has long expressed community, friendship, and collective joy. In 2009, it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. DATE Saturday, 19 September 2026 TIME 11:00–12:30 VENUE Artscape Theatre Centre, Rehearsal Room 308 (📍 Address: D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/NpuZqCZTUQgCa78u5 *required This programme is organized in partnership with the National Gugak Center of Korea. For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

How do art, design, and craftsmanship become part of everyday Korean life? The K-Identity 2026 journey concludes with Module 6: Applied Art, exploring how artistic expression extends beyond galleries and into the objects, spaces, and designs that surround us. Through self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover the ideas, techniques, and aesthetics that have shaped Korea’s rich tradition of applied arts. From traditional craftsmanship to the ways Korean aesthetics continue to evolve in contemporary design, this final module looks at the relationship between beauty and function, and how Korea’s cultural identity can be expressed through the objects of everyday life. PROGRAMME   • Online Learning: 14–18 September 2026   • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (12:00–13:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/PVXb2hBLYzTHNRoEA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

How has Korean art evolved across tradition, history, and modern life? Continuing the K-Identity 2026 programme, Module 5 turns to Korean fine art, exploring the ideas, aesthetics, and historical influences that have shaped Korea’s artistic traditions and their development over time. Through self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover how Korean artists have expressed changing ideas of beauty, identity, society, and everyday life through visual art. From traditional artistic practices to the emergence of modern and contemporary Korean art, the module offers an opportunity to look beyond individual artworks and consider the wider cultural and historical contexts in which Korean art has developed. PROGRAMME   • Online Learning: 31 August – 4 September 2026   • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (12:00–13:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/JJbTGqhgNg74qzaEA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

How has language shaped Korea's identity, history, and way of seeing the world? Continuing the K-Identity 2026 programme, Module 4 explores the Korean language as more than a means of communication, examining how it reflects Korea's history, cultural values, identity, and everyday life. Through a combination of self-paced online learning and an in-person session, participants will discover the evolution of the Korean language, the significance of Hangeul, and the role language continues to play in shaping Korean society. This module also includes an optional screening of Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission (2019), an inspiring historical drama that tells the story of ordinary people who risked everything to preserve the Korean language during the Japanese colonial period. PROGRAMME   • Online Learning: 17–21 August 2026   • In-Person Session: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (12:00–13:30)   • Optional Film Screening: Tuesday, 25 August 2026 (14:00–16:30) VENUE Korean Cultural Centre SA (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria) FEE Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/Zgh8iC2JQr8f2Y2UA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

Curious about the techniques and trends behind Korea's world-renowned beauty industry? Join us for a special K-Beauty Workshop presented as part of the 2026 Sejong Culture Academy, where participants will learn professional makeup techniques and discover the philosophy, innovation, and creativity that have made K-Beauty a global phenomenon. The workshop will be led by Jaehoon Lee, who brings extensive industry experience as both a professional makeup artist and beauty educator. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet him again during K-Culture Town, where he will present a series of live public makeup demonstrations. WORKSHOP   • Tuesday, 28 July | 13:00–16:00   • Wednesday, 29 July | 09:00–12:00 PUBLIC MAKEUP DEMONSTRATIONS   • Friday, 31 July | 11:00–12:00   • Friday, 31 July | 14:00–15:00   • Saturday, 1 August | 11:00–12:00   • Saturday, 1 August | 14:00–15:00 VENUE   • Workshop: Korean Cultural Centre SA   (📍 Address: 267 Waterkloof Rd, Brooklyn, Pretoria)   • K-Culture Town Public Demonstrations: Kokoro Rivonia Gardens   (📍 Address: Kokoro Rivonia Gardens, Cnr Rivonia Road &, North Rd, Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/JVgfxDMzqRMQEysx8 *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr

No passport. No boarding pass. Just hop on and explore Seoul, right here in Johannesburg! Travel through recreated Seoul Metro stations as each stop takes you to a different side of Korea—from vibrant shopping streets and bustling markets to riverside hangouts, iconic landmarks and the excitement of K-pop culture. Enjoy a full day of performances, shopping, food, exhibitions and hands-on experiences inspired by everyday life in Seoul. Follow the Seoul Metro to discover iconic destinations, each offering a unique glimpse into Korea's culture, lifestyle and traditions. PROGRAMME   • K-Pop Performances   • K-Lifestyle Shopping   • Korean Street Food   • Traditional Experiences   • Hands-on Workshops   • Exhibitions   • Korean Convenience Store   • Noraebang (Korean Singing Room)   • Photo Zones DATES Friday – Saturday, 31 July – 1 August 2026 TIME 10:00–17:00 VENUE Kokoro Rivonia Gardens (📍 Address: Cnr Rivonia Road & North Rd, Rivonia, Sandton, Johannesburg) ADMISSION Free REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/1H4kxJDrGTsq4z7TA *required For enquiries, please contact: 012 001 9204 | kccsa@korea.kr